Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid team news: 1 suspended, 2 ineligible and 6 players injury

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It was forecast that the striker would miss, pretty much, the entire season, but the fact he has been included in Liverpool's UEFA squad for the league phase suggests there is some optimism that he'll return before late-January. Conor Bradley Status: Injured Type of injury: Ligament damage to his left kneePossible return date: UnknownConor Bradley suffered an equally gruesome knee injury against Arsenal in January.

Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectStatus: InjuredType of injury: MusclePossible return date: 12 September vs FulhamJoe Gomez suffered a muscle injury less than ten minutes into the Reds' pre-season opener against Sunderland in Nashville. Federico Chiesa Status: Injured and ineligible Type of injury: Lower back and not registered Possible return date: 11 October vs Manchester CityIraola confirmed that Federico Chiesa suffered a lower back issue during Liverpool's final pre-season match against Como last month.

Wataru Endō Status: Ineligible Type of injury: Not registered Possible return date: 12 September vs Fulham Like Chiesa, Wataru Endō was not included in Liverpool's UEFA squad, thereby cannot feature during the league phase. Atlético Madrid players Alexander Sørloth Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Norway v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 11, 2026 Norway's Alexander Sorloth during the warm up before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Sam Navarro | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersStatus: InjuredType of injury: MusclePossible return date: 13 September vs Real SociedadStriker Alexander Sørloth is yet to feature this season due to a muscle injury, so will not be involved at Anfield.